Food tastes and feels different when it’s deep-fried, and you can’t get that taste or texture any other way. This is a core reason that restaurant food is so appealing. You can get the same results at home with an electric or stovetop deep fryer. Just remember to clean the deep fryer often to avoid … Read more
The skin on these baked turkey wings is perfectly seasoned and crispy, and the meat inside is the juiciest and moistest it has ever been. Minimal prep is needed, it’s SO delicious. When most people think of turkey, they picture the whole bird roasted or just the breast. But have you ever tried cooking other … Read more
As we approach Thanksgiving, I’m sure your mind is on one thing and one thing only – turkey! Specifically, how to prepare the perfect juicy and flavorful turkey that will wow your family and friends. Well, let me let you in on a little secret – the absolute best smoked turkey out there comes from … Read more
Follow this simple, methodical tutorial for How to Carve a Turkey. Using a sharp carving knife, carve one side completely before moving on to the second side. Anyone can do it!. When your dream Thanksgiving turkey is done cooking and has cooled down, it’s time to carve it. When placed on a serving plate at … Read more
Enjoy your Sunday! I know this is an odd day for me to write a blog, but it makes sense that on the last weekend before Thanksgiving, you might be looking online for last-minute Thanksgiving recipes, tips, and tricks. Yes, even though I’m a crazy planner, I always have some loose ends to tie up. … Read more
I brine my Thanksgiving turkey every year because its the right thing to do. Brining is the process of soaking a turkey in a very salty solution for a certain amount of time. This lets the salt get into the turkey and change the molecular structure of the meat. It doesnt turn it into a … Read more
Grilled Turkey Breast is perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving or a healthier year-round change of pace. Use traditional seasoning or make BBQ with the recommended brown sugar dry rub. Easy to do with the simple instructions. You can use a fresh or frozen turkey breast with or without bones, skin on or off. Just season … Read more
Deep frying a turkey breast is a fantastic way to get deliciously moist, tender meat with an ultra-crispy skin It’s also much easier and safer than frying a whole turkey. However, to end up with the perfect deep-fried turkey breast, you need to fry it for the right amount of time So how long does … Read more
I’m focusing in this post on how to easily brine a turkey. Brining is the easiest, best way to ensure moist, flavorful meat in your perfectly cooked turkey. Once you’ve brined it, you are ready to roast, fry, or smoke your moist turkey to perfection. Brining is a game-changing technique that helps turkey stay juicy … Read more
As your resident Thanksgiving enthusiast and self-proclaimed turkey lover, I take the bird hunt very seriously each holiday season. My goal? To track down the absolute biggest, juiciest, most ginormous turkeys money can buy to feed my crew of ravenous family and friends. I’m talkin’ real whoppers here – we don’t mess around! If you … Read more
